How to Bury a Dead Bird

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Step 1:
Decide what size box you will need based on the size of the bird. Shoeboxes, checkbook boxes, and cereal boxes have all been used.
Step 2:
Find a place where you would like the bird to be buried. Some families choose a spot they like in their own back yard, like next to a blooming bush, or under a very shady tree.
Step 3:
Place the bird in the designated box. Make certain the bird is not being squashed at all in the box.
Step 4:
Dig a hole at least 2 feet deep and wide enough for the box to fit level in.
Step 5:
Cover the hole back up with the dirt and smooth it out. If this was a pet of the family, you and other members of the family may want to speak some words about the bird.
Step 6:
Add a marker of some kind to the gravesite. This could be something as simple as a large stone, or a small bird monument. This will make certain that the gravesite is never disturbed and is easily recognized.

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